How to Clean & Load a Leather Strop | Whittling Knife Sharpening Tips

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Want to keep your whittling knives razor sharp? In this tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how to clean and load a leather strop so your carving knives stay sharp and ready for any whittling project. We’ll cover: ✅ What a leather strop is and why it’s essential for knife sharpening ✅ How to properly clean your strop without damaging the leather ✅ Step-by-step instructions for applying stropping compound ✅ Maintenance tips to keep your strop effective and long-lasting This video is perfect for beginners learning whittling or experienced woodcarvers who want sharper, safer knives. A well-prepared strop makes carving smoother and much more enjoyable! 🔔 Subscribe for more whittling tutorials, knife sharpening guides, and wood carving projects 👍 Don’t Forget! If you enjoy this project, please like, subscribe, and hit the 🔔 bell to catch more woodcarving tutorials and character carvings. 🎥 Channel & Engagement Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thewhittleruk?sub_confirmation=1 Watch more videos: https://www.youtube.com/@thewhittleruk/videos Playlist link: https://www.youtube.com/@thewhittleruk/playlists 🌐 Website & Blog Official Website: https://thewhittler.co.uk/ Blog/Articles: https://thewhittler.co.uk/blog/ 📱 Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhittleruk Twitter / X: https://x.com/Thewhittleruk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhittleruk/